WD17 1DH, Watford has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.93 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1DH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 87 crimes and a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WD17 1DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1DH, encompassing approximately 2429 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 39.93 | 6.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 12.76 | -3.70% |
| Public order | 9 | 10.70 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.71 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.88 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.47 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.65 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.24 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.24 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.24 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.82 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.41 | -80.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 41.99 | 3.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 11.94 | -6.90% |
| Public order | 9 | 11.12 | -30.77% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.71 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.29 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.47 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.06 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.24 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.82 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.82 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.41 | -91.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 48.58 | 26.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 11.94 | -17.65% |
| Public order | 13 | 11.53 | 225.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 5.35 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.94 | 125.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.71 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.29 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.06 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.24 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.24 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.82 | -85.71% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.41 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 41.99 | 21.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 14.00 | -34.29% |
| Other theft | 10 | 9.47 | 42.86% |
| Robbery | 7 | 4.12 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.47 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.06 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.65 | -63.64% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.65 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.82 | -80.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 49.81 | 6.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 14.41 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 11.53 | 37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 4.53 | 900.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.12 | -12.50% |
| Robbery | 7 | 2.88 | 40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.88 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.47 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.06 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.06 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.82 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 41.58 | 17.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 13.59 | 3.70% |
| Public order | 8 | 11.53 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.29 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.29 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.06 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.06 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.65 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.24 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.82 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 34.17 | 86.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 11.53 | -3.57% |
| Robbery | 6 | 11.12 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.47 | -69.23% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.65 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.24 | -57.14% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.24 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 31.70 | 12.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 11.53 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 6.18 | 62.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 5.35 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.65 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.24 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.41 | -80.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.41 | -80.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 39.52 | -43.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 10.29 | -13.04% |
| Other theft | 8 | 8.23 | -11.11% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.29 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.47 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.06 | -37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.06 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.06 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.06 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 44.87 | -12.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 18.11 | -14.81% |
| Other theft | 9 | 9.47 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.71 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.29 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.29 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.06 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.65 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.24 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.82 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.82 | -85.71% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 55.16 | 31.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 20.58 | 12.50% |
| Public order | 11 | 11.12 | 120.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.53 | -35.71% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 3.71 | -22.22% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.88 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.47 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.06 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.06 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.06 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.82 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 50.22 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 15.64 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 9.88 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 5.76 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 3.71 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.29 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 26 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 29 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 31 |
| August 2024 | 29 |
| July 2024 | 28 |
| June 2024 | 34 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 27 |
| February 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 44 |
| November 2023 | 50 |
| October 2023 | 38 |
A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1DH postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |